Korner Kitchen Breakfast and Lunch Eatery in Waterloo

Great

I really liked having breakfast there, price and quality in every way. Customer service is excellent. Thanks for this good experience.

Excellent option for breakfast. Quite abundant breakfast, dont trust the photos!!

Great place, great food, great staff, great atmosphere. Just a great place. Highly recommend

Amazing, definitely reccomend

I would normally give this place 5 stars but today my companion and I waited 30 min for breakfast. When my meal finally arrived, I noticed they overcooked my steak. I didnt get my meal back until my companion was finished their meal. The food that I eventually was served was cooked correctly and tasted great. Thankfully, the server was apologetic and attentive (it was obviously not their fault). They still charged me full price for my meal though which was disappointing.

A long wait to get seated, but the food was hot, and the service was great. When youre done, move on so others can be seated. Not the place to have a long leisurely meal and catch up with friends. Food

This place rules and your nuts if you didn t give it a 5

Favorite breakfast place. Lots of delicious options and good service. Almost always a line outside but it moves fast. Nice bright atmosphere but a bit loud.

No wonder this restaurant has great reviews. First time visiting this restaurant. Such an expansive menu. Prices are comparable. Portions are quite substantial. Food was hot.

Excellent service food and environment! The price was good. Will definitely come back! Many other people feel the same way because the place was almost completely full this morning!

Food is yummy and not pricy at all. It s definitely a great place to have breakfast or brunch!

Pretty.... pretty..... pretty.... good!

What a great place. Excellent location with parking. The people are super nice. Multiple breakfast options, all amazing...left full and ready for the day. Korner Kitchen is a must when in Waterloo!!

Best breakfast in the area

Everything was perfect ! Wheelchair accessibility: looked pretty accessible Food : 5/5 |

This has become a regular brekkie haunt for me. It s reliable, which is a weird thing to call a restaurant, but so true. When I go, the food is consistent, and the quality is always there! I don t have to think, I know whatever I order will be good! Staff are amazing, and always kind and helpful! Highly recommend! Tell your friends!!

Great place for breakfast with plenty of options including vegetarian. First time there while dropping off someone in Waterloo from Mississauga. Will definitely be back if I am in area.

The wait was very long on a Saturday morning, but the food was delicious and traditional Canadian. Its worth the wait

There is always a line-up on the weekend (unless we come at 8am), but the line moves fast.

Amazing food and service!

Theyre always busy but very quick. The coffee never runs out

Enjoyable place for breakfast! Inspired menu items and delicious food! Fruit salad has kiwi! Mexican scrambler is delish! Very popular and bustling place!

Great little breakfast and lunch eatery

The Mega Breakfast is not just a meal; it s an event, a marathon on a plate. I thought I knew what I was getting into mega implies big, sure. But nothing prepared me for the mountain of food that arrived. This breakfast isn t just large; it s *comically* enormous. Picture this: towers of fluffy pancakes, a kingdom of crispy hash browns, enough eggs to feed a small army, bacon stacked like firewood, and sausages that seem to multiply every time you think youre almost done. Each item is delicious on its own, but together? It s a buffet on a single plate. Honestly, you ll need strategy, courage, and maybe a friend or two to help you tackle this. But if you re up for it, the reward is well worth the attempt. It s a challenge wrapped in bacon, and one I d gladly take on again.

The only downside that made me drop a single star from 5 to 4, is the fact that you will probably have to wait to be seated... BUT, that fact is almost moot because the rest (food, atmosphere, service) are ALL truly worth the wait!!!

Quite excellent, prices are the same as a low end breakfast place but the quality is just like home at moms

Local restaurant.. Business is so good that even though it closes early, the restaurant is busy.. If you go around 9 a.m., there is a wait. The soup of the day changes every day and is truly incredibly delicious. You must eat it, but dont go too early and you can eat it around lunch time. Sometimes, when I make a mistake, I hear the server in charge tell me to be polite... I was lying down because I was tired, and he said a lot of things. But it was still very delicious. My choice is the classic breakfast, white toast, scrambled eggs, oatmeal + peam... and drip coffee... butter on the toast. It comes out salty and really delicious. When I go to Korea, the guys at the soup restaurant in the morning are laughing and eating hangovers, but here the guys are sitting at the corner kitchen bar and eating hangovers haha.

Best breakfast place in k-Waterloo without a doubt. Great service. Thank you!!

Nice staff. Good breakfast

All great, but make sure to book the table upfront not to wait in line!

The very best place to go for breakfast or lunch.

The best place for breakfast in KW.

We used to love this place until we got a server with a serious attitude problem. From the minute we got in there she was short with us and not being very kind. We ended up expressing our dissatisfaction with one of our orders and she proceeded to blame us by saying we should ask for less of something instead of acknowledging and helping us resolve the problem. It was a real disappointment to be scolded and disrespected by our server when we were just trying to have a nice family meal. I dont feel comfortable with coming back here after this experience.

Food is really good here for breakfast. I really live their sausage and egg breakfast sandwich on a brioche bun. Its always packed and has a bit of a long line for a Saturday or Sunday brunch. Its a good sign because it shows how good the food is, just be prepared to wait as they dont take reservations. Considering how busy the place is, the servers do their best to be attentive to every table. No complaints there, just be aware of what the workers are dealing with in terms of volume, show them so grace, as nearly every seat is full. Planning to go again for my birthday brunch with family just for that breakfast sandwhich!

Super friendly server and very tasty beef dip meal.

Great Staff

A Waterloo institution

Perfect place for a traditional breakfast and then some. Would go back in a heartbeat but it is popular so be prepared to wait a bit.

Food is absolutely awesome. The service is fantastic and friendly and fast and the prices are fair. Parking: Some times you just have to park on the street.

One of the best places to go for breakfast, theres a reason theres always a wait. Luckily people move through pretty quick with the timely service so the wait isnt too long. One of the last few places where it seems like your money actually gets you a decent amount of food. Always recommend this place!

A good place to get together with friends and have a wonderful breakfast.

Really busy but excellent food

Great food and always great service every time :)

Best restaurant !!

The food quality at this restaurant has gotten worse over time.

Amazing as usual, staff are great, food is soooo delicious and plenty of it, prices fair for times we are in, lovely place worth the short wait to get a table. We will be back for sure.

Excellent breakfast

Wonderful classic breakfast and lunch restaurant, one of the best in Kitchener Waterloo. The service was fast and friendly with very good safety protocols in place. The food was very fresh and tasty, every bite in the meal was delicious, portions are generous and well worth the price.

The best brunch spot in waterloo.

Dietary restrictions: great to see a filling vegan option Food

Solid place for breakfast/brunch - generous portions and fresh ingredients. Especially good value for kids who order off the kids menu. Note: hashbrowns are shredded, not the patty kind. Modernized decor from when it was Bennys (did not visit between Bennys and Korner Kitchen). Their patio is not open/available. They are only open until early afternoon and dont take reservations. That said, it wasnt too long of a wait for a group of 8 on (summer) Saturday morning.

Great food and really attentive customer service

Freakin AMAZING! GO! the staff are great. The food is great. The cappuccino comes in a ceramic cup. Flawless.

Had about a 2 minute wait at 10:45am, but thats it. Absolutely delicious food, great coffee, and wonderful staff. Lots of choices for gluten-free or vegan meals. My kids rated it out of 10, its probably high 30s. Well definitely be back!

Love this restaurant! There is a reason why there is usually a line to get in. The service is always spot on and the food always comes out quick.

Its always busy with a wait when we go but it is always great! Love it here! Parking: There is not a lot of parking here, some people walk or park elsewhere. Kid-friendliness: Very Kid friendly, crayons and coloring pages too.

Amazing food and fast service! One of my fav brunch places

Single handedly the best restaurant in Waterloo.

I came to your breakfast room for the first time and I was very pleased.

Korner Kitchen is very busy and I still dont think enough people know about it. You can almost count on a wait getting a table. The food is good for breakfast/lunch style eatery. People vote with their feet, and thats why this place is jammed with guests.

Great breakfast spot in the Waterloo University/College area. With the three schools in proximity and a residential area right beside it is usually pretty full. Good portions, great taste and a decent cup of coffee. It is busy so it isnt the best for a quiet weekend breakfast unless you go early but their staff is courteous and quick. I cant complain and will go again for sure.

It s nice to be able to go to a restaurant and still be able to purchase an inexpensive quality breakfast. All the options are there to chose. The service is great and fast delivery. Highly recommend! Vegetarian options: Serves all dietary needs Dietary restrictions: As I mentioned lots of options. Parking: Was very busy when we arrived. Likely why parking was a challenge Kid-friendliness: Very friendly customer service Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

My grandfather goes here for breakfast with his friend near-weekly, and he took us for breakfast while we were visiting. I want to thank the ladies for making sure Walter and Charlie always have a good experience and for never letting me find the bottom of my coffee cup!

Korner Kitchen consistently offers delicious food, great service, and great value!

Lots of hidden charges that the server did not inform me about!!

0/5

The owner is very rude to customers who seem to forget the customer is not privileged to be there. Their pricing is very, very high for the level of quality and portions given. Shear greed on her behalf, and yes, will go to my favorite breakfast place with much better prices, nicer owners, and much higher quality overall. Its IN WELLESLEY

Ive driven by this place many times and seen how busy it was, but finally had the chance to stop by and so glad I did Incredibly courteous and professional staff constantly taking care of you as you dine with them. Great food with fair price, Definitely one of the top breakfast places in the Kitchener Waterloo area, I will be a return customer for sure

This place is great. Matches the experience one would expect in a four star hotel! Staff are excellent, sincerely friendly and helpful. Breakfast was sooo good and the variety of menu choices is sure to please anyone and everyone. For a big, roomy and busy eatery, our group of eight really enjoyed the relaxing ambience in our large oval booth. Look forward to our next visit. Thank you KK for another treat of a breakfast!!

Solid brunch, always a reliable experience. I always get my eggs over medium and they are ALWAYS perfect here.

Always a fantastic experience here - the best breakfast & lunch joint in the region easily.

Delicious food at reasonable prices and the service is top notch!

Excellent food and service. Servers are always friendly and welcoming.

This is the way restaurants should be, can not find an issue. There where 9 of us on a very busy Sunday. The staff was on top of everything. Would definitely recommend but busy days they are packed.

Korner Kitchen is always a great brunch/breakfast spot! It has a good range of meal options for different budgets and dietary needs. I had the mediterranean omelette made into a scramble and the Lady in Pink smoothie. Both were amazing and I never have anything bad here. Highly recommend!

A busy place.

Great breakfast joint for eggs and hashbrowns, but do yourself a favor and just ... get the fried chicken steak its epic!

Amazing experience....Great breakfast.

Yeah, this place is only okay. The food is not that great and the service. Well, theyre not really that friendly. I had ordered food here and the product was wrong and they took it back and brought me another one and it was wrong and then I am asked for something different and they said that. The closing Southern kitchen was closed and landed up.Not having any food wouldnt suggest coming here.

From the time we walked in, we had excellent service. All though my wife had to wait 10 minutes. It was expected because we went over lunch hour. Our lunch was delicious. My wife also had an omelet with peameal bacon. With 2 eggs & cottage cheese & raw fried potatoes which was amazing.. as so was our waitress!!

The experience at Korner Kitchen was fantastic! The food was delicious and the staff was exceptional. Our meals were served fresh and promptly. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience Mike North

Large servings of tasty breakfast foods.

Amazing restaurant! My family and I go almost every week. Food is so delicious and extremely reasonably priced. The chefs are always generous and consistent. Service is always great even though they are busy busy busy. The owner Kate is wonderful and kind and really knows how for in a good business. Only thing I will say is there is usually a wait to be seated, especially on the weekends. It s definitely worth it if you re not going due if hunger and usually isn t too long. If you re going on a week day you shouldn t have to wait for long or at all. 10/10 would highly recommend. Vegetarian options: Lots if vegetarian options. Some of the best are the Portobello Benedict, Greek Asparagus Omelet, Vegetarian Omelet, Vegetarian Skillet and Avocado Toast. But there are many more and all very tasty. Dietary restrictions: They are very accommodating and helpful. I have a family member with dairy allergies and he is always able to find something enjoyable to eat. Parking: The parking lot is free and big but if it s busy it will be full. There is some street parking but not too much.

Every time we go the service is wonderful and quick. All the staff are fantastic and even though the place is packed you never feel hurried to eat. We love coming here for both the service and the delicious food. Totally worth the trip to Waterloo!

Breakfast was absolutely delicious. Service was outstanding. Atmosphere is great.

Food was great. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Our first time. Well be back.

Im not from Kitchener so I met a friend there. Wow! It was packed but got a table soon, The atmosphere is unique, I would call it modern traditional. The service, menu and quality are just the best around. I wish we had a branch in Mississauga. Parking: It was not easy to find a spot but it is understandable. The site was full even though it was a Monday. Recomendable 100%.

Nice renovations and tasty hashbrowns!

Very friendly and consistent service for breakfast. Always a fan of what they serve.

Very popular local breakfast diner. Visited on a weekday for lunch and the place is packed by old people. Very huge portion value eatery. Food tastes 3 stars.

Great food, large portions and an excellent server.

Great food. Generous portions. Very friendly, attentive service

Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free was available Food

Best brunch

Fast and friendly. Everything arrives fast and hot out of the kitchen Lots of menu choices. Easy on your wallet. Great value for money here. Primarily a breakfast /lunch diner open till 2pm. Try it... Youll like it.

One of our top 2 restaurants on rotation for breakfast/brunch. Theres usually a little wait on the weekends because its always packed, but its well worth it! Food

Great, super waitress.

First time visit, was really busy even on a Tuesday for lunch. Good was good. Good breakfast and lunch options.

Staff is great, food was serve quickly. Portions are generous and all the food tasted delicious.

The staff was accommodating, and the breakfast meals were great! I searched for a breakfast place around the area and found Korner Kitchen, and I am glad to try it while in town.

Food front and ambiance great. Only thing is they don t have gluten free pancakes. But service is fast and nice. Shirt waiting period but quick responders

Food was great but the line is to long

Can t wait for my girlfriend to take me there for breakfast again! I guess it s my turn to take her! The only thing I didn t enjoy was the tea! Red Rose is a much better tea and there isn t any arsenic in it! I did a study on tea s and Red Rose was the number 1 tea! See you all again real soon! I will bring my tea bags with me! lol Dietary restrictions: No nuts wasn t a problem! Parking: Lots of parking! And lots of wheelchair parking! Wheelchair accessibility: No problem for wheelchair getting into this restaurant!

California Benedict and coffee were great!

Clean breakfast good quantities and prices

omg!! ive been coming to this place since it was a smaller place on vic. st and is always my go to breakfast place the service AMAZING! the food AMAZING! the interior AMAZING! but, tell me why i payed around 4-5 dollars for a hot chocolate thats literally the instant type of powder that i could make myself at home. was kinda expecting something different or even a diff type if hot coco but i guess not. other than that, they have this amazing green tea thing with like lemon grass in it which gave it such interesting good flavour. food is always good but they do make the bacon a little bit too salty sometimes but its ok the potatoes make up for it

Great food and great service

First time goes here after hearing amazing reviews from friends. Very great experience. Food was fantastic. Service was fast and polite. Beautiful atmosphere inside.

Great breakfast experience, probably one of the best Ive had in Ontario. With nice prices, good portions and a delicious taste. Service is great, everyone is super friendly. Food

Excellent food and friendly staff.

Quantity of food has decreased, yet price has increased. Will be seeking another establishment for breakfast.

Place was packed. Good food, Good Service

Although there was a short wait for seating due to the clear popularity of this restaurant, the table service was extremely prompt. We ordered quickly and food appeared within minutes, even though the restaurant was packed! The breakfast food itself (I ordered the Philly Skillet) was hot and tasty. The portion was fair for the price. We will certainly return.

I felt not welcomed from the waitress The food was good Food

The service was very good and the waitress was very friendly. The food was delicious, the portion was huge and the price was more than reasonable. Korner Kitchen will see me again! Unfortunately it was quite crowded, so get there early! Vegetarian options: The vegetarian options were well marked on the menu.

I love the food, the service, the location... This is my familys favorite place for brunch and every time we show our friends this place, it becomes their favorite too. It is very family friendly and cozy. The environment is a little noisy, but other than that, the place is perfect. I highly recommend this place!

Food was ok, a bit pricey for what you get. Service was not on par with our last visit. A bit of a turn off as we wanted to try different establishments more often.

Great food and service. Friendly staff could get a better meal for your money

Awful Experience, Pricey and so Disappointing Breakfast and service My todays visit to Korner Kitchen for breakfast left me disappointed. I ordered the avocado eggs and requested two extra egg whites, expecting a nominal charge as stated on the menu. However, I was shocked to find an $8 charge for just two egg whites. When questioned, the explanation was that each egg white cost $2.75 plus an additional fee for separating the yolk. This pricing is unreasonable considering I could buy thirty whole eggs for the same price. The dish itself lacked flavor and freshness, adding to my disappointment. Overall, Korner Kitchen provided a pricey and unsatisfactory breakfast experience. Feeling disappointed by the unexpectedly high charges, I chose not to bring the matter to the attention of the manager. Hosting a gathering of friends, I didnt want to sour the mood with a potential confrontation. Despite my frustration, I decided to keep my concerns to myself, wanting to ensure that our gathering would be remembered positively by my friends.

As a lot of reviewers have already mentioned this is an excellent place to get brunch or an early breakfast and it really is. ( I have never been for lunch though). If you are reading this or other people reviews and are looking for a restaurant to go to for breakfast in the Waterloo area ,come to Korner Kitchen. Only thing is yes there will be a bit of a wait so be prepared to wait a couple of minutes ( not long though). Only con i have is it s a bit pricey but where isn t now a days

Weve been for both breakfast and lunch and the food, service and atmosphere was great. We had to wait for a table for breakfast but that only took about 15 minutes. We would highly recommend this place and well definitely be going again.

My daughter and grandsons took me there for Mothers Day. I was so surprised that without a reservation we only waited 30 minutes. The place was so busy. The server came right away and took our drink order within 2 minutes. She was very pleasant. The menu was for lunch and breakfast. Very reasonable cost for breakfast and had a great variety. The lunch was your typical burgers, wraps, fish and chips, and appetizers. I believe everything on the menu came to under $20. Everyone else had breakfast and I ordered lunch. They also had a choice of alcohol. Everyone loved the breakfast. The portions were very good. The presentation was great. My crispy chicken wrap with fries was delicious. I had to take half of my lunch to go. It was very filling. The waitress came at all the right times to check on us. I only had one complaint is the atmosphere was noisy but to be expected on Mothers Day. I wish I wouldve took photos. We had a wonderful, memorable time. I would go there again and recommend it to anyone that is looking for a decent meal or just a coffee or a beer at the bar. Parking: The parking is great but being a holiday we had to drive around the parking lot twice to get a spot. But that was expected.

They have a great eggs Benedict, and I love the shredded hashbrowns

Awesome food and people

Best breakfast-lunch restaurant in the region of Waterloo.

Outstanding as always! Thanks for a delicious breakfast and accessible accommodations for my dads wheelchair Vegetarian options: Vegan tofu scramble is delicious Wheelchair accessibility: 100% accessible

My grandchildren and I went for brunch. Its our favorite place. Excellent food and very friendly servers. Kid-friendliness: This is very family friendly

Best breakfast in town, just ask the people waiting for the place to open

Ideal place for breakfast

Great food! And service seems to be fast no matter how busy it is. Dietary restrictions: Great choices if youre gluten-free! Food : 5/5 |

I m ashamed that we ve only come here now! This place is a gem! If I could give more stars I would. The service from walking in the door was outstanding, so welcoming. Food was delicious and the portion size was generous. Also the decor gets a big thumbs up. Must mention that the tea pots are the best size and don t drip which for a tea drinker is a like a unicorn! Definitely coming back and will recommend to everyone!

Decent food. Service was anxious ,impatient and at times, just rude.

Great place to meet friends

My friends and I love having brunch at Korner Kitchen. There are lots of healthy options on the menu. Food is mostly cooked perfectly and most dishes look and taste delicious. I love waffles, the Fiesta skillet, most of the omelettes, and generally the quality and freshness of ingredients used. The drip coffee tastes great, too. However, some of the sweeter breakfast options at this restaurant are a little too sweet for my liking. The hash browns could also be crispier and better seasoned. In my experience, the staff at Korner Kitchen has gone above and beyond providing a great service to their guests. The interior is bright, spacious, and clean, with a positive vibe. It is definitely one of my go-to restaurants for brunch in the KW area.

Went there for brunch, I had the Texas Benedict. Anita was our server. Even with it being so busy, she gave us great attentive service. Food and service was good as always. 10/10.

A solid breakfast diner experience, with quick service, cheap eats, large portions, and good food. I got the classic breakfast with peameal bacon with an additional side of beans. Their freshly squeezed orange juice was the highlight.

The staff understand how important content refills of coffee are! They are friendly and take good care of customers. The food portion is always huge and ingtedients high quality. Highly recommend!

My family comes here often, but this was my first time. I enjoyed my experience here, from the start to my last bite. These strawberry-cream cheese French toast are so delicious, and highly recommend. I also enjoy some of the California Club, and will definitely be getting it again on my next visit.

Such a wonderful place food was amazing will return

Went with a group and we were well looked after and served. Good food in copious amounts. Wheelchair accessibility: Washroom awkward for a walker.

Variety and quality of breakfast and lunch offerings is excellent. This is a great place to get together with friends for brunch.

Best breakfast location, great service!

Love this place! The food is great and the staff is always friendly. It s super busy here, so make sure you give yourself enough time before you re super hungry. Waits are expected, but then again, they are THAT good. Food : 5/5

Great grated potatoes, and better than average breakfast place coffee.

Great service

Honestly dont get the hype for this place and why it has the rating it does - food is not bad but not very good either. Latte is not good at all - only 1 shot of espresso and the cup was like half filled. Our food was also very undersalted and lacked flavour.

FANTASTIC food and service. The only problem is the secret is out, so its very busy most of the time. The prices are great too. Chef in the back is doing Gods work. Never seen so many dishes made to perfection every time. He or shes the unspoken hero. Highly recommend but just get there early especially if you have a bigger group.

Amazing location. This place never fails to amaze my Grandfather, grandmother, and i. Every server is great and it is just an amazing atmosphere

This is one of my favourite places in Kitchener- Waterloo although it s busy always but never let my expectations down.

Love coming here with my family.

Best breakfast in Waterloo

Beautiful place and has good service. Busy on the weekend, we waited for about 15 min. Portion is large. The food is normal, nothing unusual. The taste was what you can do at home. Not sure how to describe it differently really. I was not wowed with the food compared to some other breakfast places . Still recommend it.

Great food and atmosphere. Its worth the wait

Unreal breakfast for an awesome price!! Service was great and I loved the atmosphere. I highly recommend this place for breakfast !!

Great food and great prices. Will definitely be back! Food